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magraymusic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Slavery, Violence, Vomit, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Classism
A great book. Can’t wait to start the next one!nicklybear's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Gore, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Genocide, Slavery, Vomit, and Death of parent
There are a lot of problems with the books. The characters are paper thin, the "mystery" is as easy to solve as a mystery in a child's book. Celaena frankly, isn't that good of an assassin if people can keep sneaking into her room at night, etc. Those are just the more egregious problems that kept nagging at me. But, despite the problems, I enjoyed this book. It's nothing great, in fact, I would say at best, it's mediocre. It's enjoyable, though. I had fun reading it, and at the end of the day, that's good enough. 2.5/5 = Mediocreearthie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Unique in some ways, but felt very much like the Tamora Pierce Tortall universe, both in writing and character development (and even plot, now thinking about it more). Fun in a way that isn't complicated.
I'd recommend this book for YA audiences, or adults who don't mind the mushy feelings of youth.
I love that the book has an overly talented female main character *and* that she is extremely unique in her talents and backstory.
Graphic: Death, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Murder, and War
Moderate: Confinement, Genocide, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Islamophobia, Death of parent, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Confinement, Genocide, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, and Alcohol
ali1311's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Sexism, and Slavery
Moderate: Genocide, Rape, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
nnylelocin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
liesthemoontells's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Does a great job of introducing its characters and setting the scene for the saga ahead.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Physical abuse, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Slavery and War
Minor: Animal death
merrow's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Drug use, Eating disorder, Genocide, Misogyny, Death of parent, and Alcohol
leonormsousa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It was great and exactly what I needed right now.
Was a bit too predictable at times? Sure. But it was still pretty good!
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
smnthstrrlwd's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What The Assassin's Blade did for setting the tone of Celaena's character development, Throne of Glass has done for the tone of the entire series. I think that it developed at a great pace without feeling rushed and had all of my favorite elements of an SJM book including the most delicious tension-building that one could ask for. I am squealing with delight over the fact that I have six more books to read in this series!
Similarly to how ACOTAR progressed and my emotional interest in characters grew to include more than Feyre, I'm now not only invested in Celaena's story but also the stories of her friends. As the series progresses, I cannot wait to see how certain relationships – both good and bad – pan out.
Moderate: Body horror, Genocide, Gore, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
autumnalcreature's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Drug use, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Colonisation and Classism